How to Get Rid of Head Lice in the Home

Although it is annoying to parents, lice are a common problem in children. Starting about three, through the age of twelve, lice are commonly found in children, especially in girls. They are not dangerous and do not spread diseases but they are contagious and hard to get rid of. They can cause your child’s scalp to itch and scratching may lead to skin irritation or infection. Head lice are tiny wingless parasitic insects that live on human hair and feed on small amounts of blood from the scalp.